Population 34,401 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Niceville
Household size in Niceville
| Period | Niceville | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.70 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.58 people per household, Niceville sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.52, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Niceville
| Period | Niceville | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.5 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.0 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Niceville skews older than the country: its median age is 43.0, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has edged down from 43.6 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Niceville
| Period | Niceville | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Niceville: 4.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 47 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Niceville
Renters in Niceville
| Period | Niceville | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.9% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.3% of households in Niceville rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About four in ten owners (41.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the southeast.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Niceville
| Period | Niceville | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Niceville as nationally: 10.0%, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in Florida overall (12.5%). Vacancy is down 4.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Niceville
| Period | Niceville | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Niceville is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Niceville
| Period | Niceville | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,226 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,378 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,429 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,828 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$602 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Niceville costs $1,828 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $602 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Niceville
Bachelor's degrees in Niceville
| Period | Niceville | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.9% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Niceville: 47.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.9 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Niceville
| Period | Niceville | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.7% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Niceville: 97.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 29 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Niceville
| Period | Niceville | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Niceville than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.3 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Niceville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niceville | 2.58 | 43.0 | 4.8% | 21.3% | 10.0% | 1990 | $1,828 | 47.1% | 97.4% | 3.9% |
| Valparaiso | 2.27 | 39.2 | 7.7% | 33.5% | 9.2% | 1976 | $1,350 | 41.0% | 98.7% | 4.1% |
| Destin | 2.30 | 44.1 | 11.0% | 31.2% | 27.2% | 1995 | $2,011 | 47.0% | 94.8% | 2.6% |
| Eglin Afb | 3.02 | 27.1 | 11.7% | 92.8% | 5.9% | 2009 | $2,142 | 45.1% | 94.5% | 2.3% |
| Lake Lorraine | 2.34 | 42.9 | 6.3% | 27.6% | 13.7% | 1982 | $1,691 | 47.9% | 94.4% | 2.4% |
| Shalimar | 2.35 | 55.3 | 10.5% | 33.5% | 8.4% | 1984 | $1,914 | 46.2% | 97.1% | 1.1% |
| Miramar Beach | 2.05 | 58.7 | 5.1% | 18.3% | 50.3% | 1998 | $2,269 | 51.2% | 99.1% | 5.7% |
| Ocean City | 2.21 | 39.1 | 11.5% | 40.2% | 15.3% | 1976 | $1,538 | 28.0% | 89.5% | 4.1% |
| Cinco Bayou | 2.26 | 50.2 | 12.2% | 18.6% | 12.4% | 1981 | $1,668 | 48.4% | 95.1% | 3.3% |
| Fort Walton Beach | 2.33 | 41.3 | 10.3% | 38.7% | 15.9% | 1976 | $1,554 | 33.0% | 90.1% | 3.5% |
| Wright | 2.55 | 36.2 | 16.1% | 46.3% | 7.7% | 1989 | $1,699 | 27.2% | 86.5% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Niceville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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